My daughter started KHK at about 5 years old. She is now 14 and a second degree black belt. She…read moreis a very active and confident teen and I truly believe she learned many life skills including empathy, hard work and integrity throughout her black belt journey. The Hafner family and karate staff are such wonderful people you feel like part of their family before too long. The school is expensive but this is one of the things I say is worth the money. You can probably find a cheaper way to a black belt, but, you get what you pay for. I know there were some special needs, behavioral issue, children in the program and the Hafners and the staff were wonderful with them. They are a very special team and I highly suggest checking out the school. And, Master Hafner is a marketing genius!

We love this Taekwondo school. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and kind. They…read moreare strict, but fair. They have taught my children about respect, kindness, strength, and perseverance. Most importantly, I have watched my children grow stronger and more confident as they learn more about Taekwondo. Signing my boys up for Taekwondo here was one of the best moves I've ever made as a parent.

Extremely disappointed- unacceptable treatment of children…read more We had high hopes for this ninja class however, our recent encounter with Coach Landon was deeply disappointing and concerning. During class, my child swung a rope back which was against gym rules, and he then apologized. Instead of using this as a learning moment, Coach Landon chose to punish him by forcing him to do continuous jumping jacks. When my son, exhausted said he couldn't continue, Coach Landon insisted that he keep going. My son then started crying saying " I'm tired " and coach Landon again told him to "keep going ." I witnessed the incident and had to step in and pull him from the class mid-session. My son was in tears and clearly exhausted. I immediately addressed this with Carrie, the owner, however, felt dismissed by her excuse for why this occurred. Hoping for further clarification, I sent a follow up email to ninjas edge however, received no response. This lack of accountability raises serious concerns about how the coaches are trained and whether they understand ways to work with children. Punishment with physical activity in the state of Michigan is actually illegal. In addition, it can be very dangerous. Gym sessions should be an enjoyable, safe, and supportive environment. If there are concerns regarding a child's behavior or ability to follow rules, parents should be notified rather than having children face punitive measures without communication. I find it alarming that punishment and humiliation are being used as disciplinary methods. This class was supposed to be a fun experience. The fact that they did not respond to my email speaks volumes. If you're considering this program, Id strongly urge you to reconsider.

My son loves ninja warrior. Unfortunately this is the only place in the area. The owner was very…read morerude. We let the business know ahead of time that we would miss a class and inquired about a makeup time. We were put off and called a second time to schedule makeup. The owner was offensive when she talked down to me saying I must not know how business works Well I do know how customer service works and it's not my experience with this business. Don't say you offer makeups if you don't and then be rude to your customer when taking their money

This Academy has the most awesome teachers. They are positive and encouraging and the kids have a…read moregreat time while learning physical and mental skills, all at their own speed. The classes are also healthy exercise in a very safe environment. Life lessons are taught that the students can apply in the outside world. Teboe's ATA gets this Mom's black belt award - decided!

Great way to learn discipline and self control not to mention a fun interaction with othersread more

My son goes to This karate for nearly two years now. He loved it. The price is very reasonable. I…read moreespecially like the way of " pay as you goes". Don't have to pay for whole year like some of the other places.

Master kil and master Kelly and the rest of the instructors are phenomenal. Their experience and…read moreinstruction is hands down the best you will find.

The majority of the time my child was at Kils, the classes just ran around in circles, or spent…read moretime kicking the bags with little or no instruction as far as form. So my child would stand and kick a bag incorrectly. The children were supposed to be getting instruction on how to perform the forms at each level of belt rank. This was only done perhaps 5 minutes out of each class. Many times my child didn't receive forms instruction for several class periods. Children are moved up the belt ranks quickly even if they are not prepared because there's money in it for Kils as they charge to move you up a rank. Master Kil himself will call you and your child into a separate room where he'll ask your child "You want a trophy right?" and shame you into participating in tournaments. Again, they make a lot of money off the tournaments. I think this place used to be better. I think it used to focus on having the students learn the routines, but not anymore. Id look elsewhere.

Our 8 year-old son has been learning Aikido at Huron Valley Aikikai for more than a year now and it…read morehas been an exceptional experience. He is always eager to attend class, and the instruction and environment is superb. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and serious in their approach, bit also make it lots of fun for the kids. Highly recommended!

If you are looking for a serious martial arts school look no further. HVA is a hidden gem on the…read morewest side of town. No gaudy uniforms or people pretending to be samurais. This place is a traditional Japanese dojo. The members train hard and it is a supportive community of good people. The teacher, Park Sensei has years of experience. He is an unassuming person and patient teacher. But don't let that fool you. His technique is clean and his practice is strong. This dojo has a wonderful mix of women and men, experienced and beginners. Check out the website http://www.hv-aikido.com/ and come watch a class.

To say that our experiences with WoLMA over the past five years was life changing would be an…read moreunderstatement. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that a spontaneous decision to do some karate would be the key to turning my son from a chaotic and struggling (but lovely) little boy into the responsible, thoughtful, and confident young man I know today. Mr K and his team are so e of the finest, most positive, energetic, committed , and inspiring people I've ever met. Give your kids the gift if Way of Life. You'll never regret it.

I cannot say enough good things about Way of Life! The instructors are fantastic with the…read morestudents. My 9 year old loves the classes and I can see a big increase in his self-confidence and happiness. Not only do they learn exciting martial arts, but they also practice Powerful Words there too. The monthly theme lessons they discuss with the kids have a big impact. I highly recommend this to anyone!